# ntfy vs Onesignal Push Notification

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ntfy at none against Onesignal Push Notification's 8. ntfy also leads on ratings volume (469 vs 1). Onesignal Push Notification's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Onesignal Push Notification sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. ntfy asks for nothing beyond the download.

Onesignal Push Notification holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ntfy has 469 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | ntfy | Onesignal Push Notification |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (469 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ntfy/id1625396347/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/onesignal-push-notification/id6478923254/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **469** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 78.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 3 MB | 78 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Philipp Heckel](https://appshunter.io/developer/1625396349) | [Okkes Aksoy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1579914771) |

## What reviewers say

### ntfy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ntfy/id1625396347)

This app allows you to send push notifications to your phone from scripts or other applications using simple HTTP requests. It acts as a client for a free, open-source pub-sub service, enabling you to receive alerts and updates directly on your device.

**Highlights:** Send notifications via REST API, Subscribe to topics, Publish messages via HTTP, Integrates with Bash/PowerShell, Free and open source client

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Simple and easy to use
- 🔒 Great for self-hosting
- 👍 Reliable and works as expected
- 🚀 Quick and easy to set up
- 🚀 Lightweight and functional

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Notification issues on iOS
- 🔍 Limited features compared to other platforms
- 🔍 Lacks customization options
- 🐛 Occasional crashes or delivery issues

**Reported bugs**

- Notifications not working on iOS
- Broken click URLs in notifications
- Compatibility issues with iOS notification summarizing

**Requested features**

- Ability to change notification sounds
- Support for Apple Watch
- Customizable topic names/aliases
- Improved iOS notification handling
- All topics view and read/unread indicators


### Onesignal Push Notification

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/onesignal-push-notification/id6478923254)

This utility app allows users to send push notifications via the OneSignal API. It offers a straightforward interface for developers and businesses to manage their notification campaigns. The app is free to download and use, with optional in-app purchases for premium features and ad removal.

**Highlights:** Send push notifications, Utilize OneSignal API, Manage notification campaigns, Free to download, Optional in-app purchases

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Months Remove Ads | $0.99 | per month |
| 1 Month Premium | $1.99 | per month |
| 3 Months Remove Ads | $3.99 | per 3 months |
| 3 Months Premium | $4.99 | per 3 months |
| 6 Months Remove Ads | $6.99 | per 6 months |
| 6 Months Premium | $9.99 | per 6 months |
| 1 Years Remove Ads | $12.99 | per year |
| 1 Years Premium | $17.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ntfy free?

ntfy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Onesignal Push Notification free?

Onesignal Push Notification is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, ntfy or Onesignal Push Notification?

Onesignal Push Notification is rated higher. ntfy averages 4.8 out of 5 from 469 ratings, while Onesignal Push Notification averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do ntfy or Onesignal Push Notification have ads?

Neither ntfy nor Onesignal Push Notification shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*